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CVE-2022-23773

HighPublished

cmd/go in Go before 1.16.14 and 1.17.x before 1.17.7 can misinterpret branch names that falsely appear to be version tags. This can lead to incorrect access...

Published: Feb 11, 2022
Updated: Aug 3, 2024
Assigning CNA: mitre
Evidence observed: Aug 8, 2026

Primary CVSS

7.5/ 10High

nvd · CVSS 3.1

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

EPSS probability estimate

2.6%

Low · next 30 days

Percentile: 84.8%
Model date: Sep 21, 2026

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Summary

cmd/go in Go before 1.16.14 and 1.17.x before 1.17.7 can misinterpret branch names that falsely appear to be version tags. This can lead to incorrect access control if an actor is supposed to be able to create branches but not tags.

Sources

CVE-2022-23773-ReproducePoC
Reproduces CVE-2022-23773 with a demo environment and script to execute the exploit, enabling security researchers to understand and test the vulnerability.
CVE-2022-23773-reproPoC
PoC repro of CVE-2022-23773 in Go
CVE-2022-23773-repro-targetResearch
Reproduction target for CVE-2022-23773, providing a controlled environment to test and validate the exploit against the specific vulnerability.

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